DRDO transferred technology to make missile sensor shield, documents handed over

The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has transferred three advanced materials technologies. These include technology for making protective covers (shields) for missile sensors.

On Thrusday, the Defense Ministry said that DRDO Chairman Sameer V. Kamat recently handed over the documents of the Licensing Agreement for Technology Transfer (LATOT) to industry partners. Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) of DRDO in Hyderabad transferred technologies to industry partners. The event was held at DMRL in Hyderabad on August 30.

The technologies transferred include technology for manufacturing high-strength radomes to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Jagdishpur, which will enable the production of high-quality radomes (protective covers for missile sensors) to enhance self-reliance in missile systems.

The second technology relates to the manufacturing of DMR-1700 steel sheets and plates for defence applications. It was transferred to Jindal Steel Plant, Angul. The technology of DMR 249A HSLA steel plates for naval applications was transferred to Bhilai Steel Plant of SAIL.

MoU was also signed between DMRL and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Civil Aviation to utilise the experience and capabilities of the laboratory to support the activities of the bureau. The DRDO Chairman appreciated the efforts made in catalyzing the research and development processes and successful technology transfer.